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Tag: feminism
Decades of Feminism Haven’t Changed Gender Stereotypes in Comedy
Live theater is making a return but many of the same gender stereotypes exist even in more avant-garde shows.
The Power of Restraint: What “WandaVision” Can Teach Us About Overcoming Challenges
“WandaVision” provides an insightful look at the importance of restraint and the current cultural moment.
The Collapse of Fact and Fiction: Barbara Loden’s “Wanda”
When Wanda (played by Barbara Loden) divorces her husband and leaves her two small children behind, she is quickly stripped of her identity.
The Dark Side for Women Working From Home
For many women working from home, a personal home office is empowering. But it also means facing insecurities and the repression of female creativity.
Rethinking Halloween: Female Monsters and Why They Rule
Female monsters have always had a place in popular culture. Yassana Croizat-Glazer examines how they’ve captured our imagination over time.
Witches as Modern Feminist Icons
BDSM and kink educator Yin Q discusses labels for women with Kristen Sollee, author of “witches, sluts, feminists.”
Review: Meg Wolitzer’s “The Female Persuasion”
“The Female Persuasion” follows a bright but soft-spoken high school suburbanite through a series of events that lead to her identification as a capital F feminist.
Tradeswoman Judaline Cassidy On Being a Woman in Construction and Building Confidence in Girls
Judaline Cassidy is a feminist plumber, Tradeswomen activist, and public speaker.
A Feminist World Is an Equal World
Women and their male allies continue to fight for gender equality despite the coronavirus interfering with their annual UN gathering.
Feminist Artist Judy Chicago Confronts Aging and Death
Feminist Artist Judy Chicago addresses aging and death as the final taboo in her upcoming exhibit at the NMWA.
The Objects Women Carry For Protection While Walking Alone
“The Walk” is a new art series by Rora Blue that explores objects women carry for protection when walking alone.
Why All Men Should Be Feminists (According to a Male Feminist)
Here’s a piece of advice for you, guys: You don’t need to be ashamed of your privilege—but you need to be aware of it.
Unseen Pictures of Female Icons by Susan Wood
Wood’s photo book is a celebration of female icons including Barbara Chase-Riboud, Yoko Ono and Gloria Steinem.